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Music Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Laura Jeffrey Academy
Posted on 2025-07-10 2:52:15 PM
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LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY is the first STEM-focused middle school in MN with a comprehensive liberal arts, gender-inclusive curriculum. Our purpose is to provide a unique and stimulating education environment where students are free – to explore their potential, discover their brilliance and develop their intellect. We are looking for educators committed to social justice and equity in learning for all students. If you are an educator who thinks out of the box and loves to collaborate with others, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to serving a diverse population of students and families.
POSITION: Middle School Music Teacher (1.0 FTE)
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement school-wide music program.
- Lead the implementation of an engaging and dynamic music program.
- Deliver regularly scheduled, standards-based music instruction.
- Develop and direct two music performances
- Work collaboratively with teachers across disciplines
Understand and articulate school-wide curriculum, instructional and assessment approaches
- Participate with enthusiasm in thematic and collaborative curriculum planning; align disciplinary standards to restorative practices and plan curriculum, instruction and assessment with the LJA Principles in mind.
Implement school-wide curriculum, instructional and assessment approaches
- Create constructivist, UbD-designed instructional units to deliver content standards in music education.
- Write learning targets that make intended learning clear and motivating to students.
- Engage in constant reflective practices, individually and with peers, to improve the quality of your professional practice.
Work collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure progress of all students
- Communicate regularly and on demand with parents about individual student progress.
- Work with the Special Education team to deliver adapted curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
- Participate in IEP meetings and staff meetings
Model a safe and healthy learning environment and professional work culture
- Understand and model LJA principles with students and parents, board, and community.
- Communicate with students and parents on an on-going and timely basis regarding student progress and achievement on academic and non-academic goals.
- Co-create an LJA professional and positive work culture w/peers on a daily basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MN Licensed in Secondary Education - Music
- Passion for working with 5th – 8th grade students
- Inherent belief in the ability of all students to learn and achieve success
- Strategic and systematic thinker
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Committed to creating a culture of inquiry; committed to ongoing professional and personal development
PREFERRED:
- Experience with keyboards, drums, percussion and instrumental - general
- Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and learning
- Experience working collaboratively with a team of teachers/staff
- Experience working with middle school students in an urban setting
- Experience developing standards based curriculum and authentic assessment tools to measure student understanding
SALARY: Based on experience.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to: annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org<mailto:annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org>
Position open until filled.
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LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY is the first STEM-focused middle school in MN with a comprehensive liberal arts, gender-inclusive curriculum. Our purpose is to provide a unique and stimulating education environment where students are free – to explore their potential, discover their brilliance and develop their intellect. We are looking for educators committed to social justice and equity in learning for all students. If you are an educator who thinks out of the box and loves to collaborate with others, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to serving a diverse population of students and families.
POSITION: Middle School Music Teacher (1.0 FTE)
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement school-wide music program.
- Lead the implementation of an engaging and dynamic music program.
- Deliver regularly scheduled, standards-based music instruction.
- Develop and direct two music performances
- Work collaboratively with teachers across disciplines
Understand and articulate school-wide curriculum, instructional and assessment approaches
- Participate with enthusiasm in thematic and collaborative curriculum planning; align disciplinary standards to restorative practices and plan curriculum, instruction and assessment with the LJA Principles in mind.
Implement school-wide curriculum, instructional and assessment approaches
- Create constructivist, UbD-designed instructional units to deliver content standards in music education.
- Write learning targets that make intended learning clear and motivating to students.
- Engage in constant reflective practices, individually and with peers, to improve the quality of your professional practice.
Work collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure progress of all students
- Communicate regularly and on demand with parents about individual student progress.
- Work with the Special Education team to deliver adapted curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
- Participate in IEP meetings and staff meetings
Model a safe and healthy learning environment and professional work culture
- Understand and model LJA principles with students and parents, board, and community.
- Communicate with students and parents on an on-going and timely basis regarding student progress and achievement on academic and non-academic goals.
- Co-create an LJA professional and positive work culture w/peers on a daily basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MN Licensed in Secondary Education - Music
- Passion for working with 5th – 8th grade students
- Inherent belief in the ability of all students to learn and achieve success
- Strategic and systematic thinker
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Committed to creating a culture of inquiry; committed to ongoing professional and personal development
PREFERRED:
- Experience with keyboards, drums, percussion and instrumental - general
- Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and learning
- Experience working collaboratively with a team of teachers/staff
- Experience working with middle school students in an urban setting
- Experience developing standards based curriculum and authentic assessment tools to measure student understanding
SALARY: Based on experience.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to: annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org
Position open until filled.
POSITION: Middle School Music Teacher (1.0 FTE)
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement school-wide music program.
- Lead the implementation of an engaging and dynamic music program.
- Deliver regularly scheduled, standards-based music instruction.
- Develop and direct two music performances
- Work collaboratively with teachers across disciplines
Understand and articulate school-wide curriculum, instructional and assessment approaches
- Participate with enthusiasm in thematic and collaborative curriculum planning; align disciplinary standards to restorative practices and plan curriculum, instruction and assessment with the LJA Principles in mind.
Implement school-wide curriculum, instructional and assessment approaches
- Create constructivist, UbD-designed instructional units to deliver content standards in music education.
- Write learning targets that make intended learning clear and motivating to students.
- Engage in constant reflective practices, individually and with peers, to improve the quality of your professional practice.
Work collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure progress of all students
- Communicate regularly and on demand with parents about individual student progress.
- Work with the Special Education team to deliver adapted curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
- Participate in IEP meetings and staff meetings
Model a safe and healthy learning environment and professional work culture
- Understand and model LJA principles with students and parents, board, and community.
- Communicate with students and parents on an on-going and timely basis regarding student progress and achievement on academic and non-academic goals.
- Co-create an LJA professional and positive work culture w/peers on a daily basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MN Licensed in Secondary Education - Music
- Passion for working with 5th – 8th grade students
- Inherent belief in the ability of all students to learn and achieve success
- Strategic and systematic thinker
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Committed to creating a culture of inquiry; committed to ongoing professional and personal development
PREFERRED:
- Experience with keyboards, drums, percussion and instrumental - general
- Experience with interdisciplinary teaching and learning
- Experience working collaboratively with a team of teachers/staff
- Experience working with middle school students in an urban setting
- Experience developing standards based curriculum and authentic assessment tools to measure student understanding
SALARY: Based on experience.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to: annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org
Position open until filled.